Objectives: In this study the COPING STRATEGIES among adolescents in Tehran is
investigated.
Method: 1058 middle and high school male and female students were
selected randomly and assessed by 80-items Adolescent COPING Scale (ACS). The Scale
evaluates 18 COPING STRATEGIES, and three COPING styles. Mean and t-value for all groups were
calculated.
Findings: The findings indicate-that the effective ways of COPING decrease as
age grows. Girls in comparison with boys are showing more wishful thinking, anxiety, tension
reduction, not COPING, self blame, self control and seeking spiritual support. Whereas boys
use more social action STRATEGIES, reject spiritual support, ignore problems, focus on positive
points, seek professional help, and desire physical recreation.